Basketball Recap: Make It Four in a Row for Columbia

Eagles

Previous 4 Games

11/28/25 vs Paideia	83-71
11/22/25 vs M.L. King	64-53
11/11/25 @ Cedar Grove	75-64
11/08/25 vs Eastside	52-51

Columbia strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They came out on top against the Paideia Pythons by a score of 83-71. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Columbia's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Carlin 'CJ' Jacob, who went 9-for-12 en route to 22 points in addition to five boards and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jace Smith, who shot 58% from the field on his way to 23 points and five rebounds.

Columbia was working as a unit and finished the game with 24 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive contests.

Columbia's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Paideia, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbia will host Morrow at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles will be up against the Mustangs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 56 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Paideia, they and Vashon will face off at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played.